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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.44, 20.12 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.44, 20.12 and 11.52 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.44 : 20.12 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.44/20.12 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.44x = 20.12 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.44x = 231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.78/13.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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