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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.24, 19.96 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.24, 19.96 and 11.26 is: 16.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.24 : 19.96 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.24/19.96 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.24x = 19.96 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.24x = 224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.75/13.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.98

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