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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.48, 20.16 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.48, 20.16 and 11.78 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.48 : 20.16 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.48/20.16 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.48x = 20.16 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.48x = 237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.48/13.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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