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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.52, 20.37 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.52, 20.37 and 11.82 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.52 : 20.37 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.52/20.37 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.52x = 20.37 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.52x = 240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.89/13.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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