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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 19.96 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 19.96 and 11.58 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 19.96 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/19.96 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 19.96 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.14/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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