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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.21, 19.70 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.21, 19.70 and 11.48 is: 17.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.21 : 19.70 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.21/19.70 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.21x = 19.70 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.21x = 226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.11/13.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.12

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