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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 19.94 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 19.94 and 11.66 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 19.94 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/19.94 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 19.94 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.34/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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