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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.54, 20.32 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.54, 20.32 and 11.64 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.54 : 20.32 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.54/20.32 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.54x = 20.32 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.54x = 236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.52/13.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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