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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20.03 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20.03 and 11.66 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20.03 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20.03 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20.03 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.55/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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