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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.38, 20.14 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.38, 20.14 and 11.73 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.38 : 20.14 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.38/20.14 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.38x = 20.14 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.38x = 236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.24/13.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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