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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.80 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.80 and 11.80 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.80 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.80 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.80 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.64/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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