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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 18.68 and 8.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 18.68 and 8.56 is: 11.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 18.68 = 8.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/18.68 = 8.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 18.68 × 8.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.90/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.81

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