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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.40, 18.54 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.40, 18.54 and 11.70 is: 16.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.40 : 18.54 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.40/18.54 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.40x = 18.54 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.40x = 216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.92/13.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.19

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