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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.45, 20.13 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.45, 20.13 and 11.83 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.45 : 20.13 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.45/20.13 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.45x = 20.13 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.45x = 238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.14/13.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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