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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.36, 19.99 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.36, 19.99 and 11.65 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.36 : 19.99 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.36/19.99 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.36x = 19.99 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.36x = 232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.83/13.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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