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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 18.65 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 18.65 and 11.59 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 18.65 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/18.65 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 18.65 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.14/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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