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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.28, 20.02 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.28, 20.02 and 11.60 is: 17.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.28 : 20.02 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.28/20.02 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.28x = 20.02 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.28x = 232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.23/13.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.49

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