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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.43, 18.56 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.43, 18.56 and 11.00 is: 15.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.43 : 18.56 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.43/18.56 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.43x = 18.56 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.43x = 204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.23/13.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.20

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