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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.35, 20.13 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.35, 20.13 and 11.13 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.35 : 20.13 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.35/20.13 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.35x = 20.13 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.35x = 224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.05/13.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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