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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.36 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.36 and 11.30 is: 17.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.36 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.36 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.36 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.91/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.01

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