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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.32, 19.92 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.32, 19.92 and 11.18 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.32 : 19.92 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.32/19.92 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.32x = 19.92 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.32x = 222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.61/13.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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