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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 20.28 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 20.28 and 11.26 is: 16.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 20.28 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/20.28 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 20.28 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.35/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.87

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