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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 18.66 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 18.66 and 11.49 is: 15.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 18.66 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/18.66 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 18.66 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.40/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.83

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