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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.37, 19.99 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.37, 19.99 and 11.09 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.37 : 19.99 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.37/19.99 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.37x = 19.99 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.37x = 221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.71/13.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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