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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 18.66 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 18.66 and 11.92 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 18.66 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/18.66 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 18.66 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.43/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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