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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.34, 20.04 and 11.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.34, 20.04 and 11.18 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.34 : 20.04 = 11.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.34/20.04 = 11.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.34x = 20.04 × 11.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.34x = 224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.05/13.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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