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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.49, 20.33 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.49, 20.33 and 11.01 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.49 : 20.33 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.49/20.33 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.49x = 20.33 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.49x = 223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.81/13.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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