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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.06, 19.55 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.06, 19.55 and 11.79 is: 17.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.06 : 19.55 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.06/19.55 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.06x = 19.55 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.06x = 230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.49/13.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.65

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