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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 19.93 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 19.93 and 11.73 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 19.93 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/19.93 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 19.93 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.75/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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