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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.08, 19.60 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.08, 19.60 and 11.12 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.08 : 19.60 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.08/19.60 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.08x = 19.60 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.08x = 217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.95/13.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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