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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.80 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.80 and 11.18 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.80 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.80 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.80 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.36/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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