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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 18.63 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 18.63 and 11.72 is: 16.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 18.63 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/18.63 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 18.63 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.39/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.12

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