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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.46, 20.08 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.46, 20.08 and 11.96 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.46 : 20.08 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.46/20.08 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.46x = 20.08 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.46x = 240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.16/13.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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