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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 18.60 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 18.60 and 11.78 is: 16.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 18.60 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/18.60 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 18.60 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.02/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.24

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