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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.16 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.16 and 11.39 is: 16.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.16 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.16 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.16 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.57/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.98

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