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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.55, 20.28 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.55, 20.28 and 11.00 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.55 : 20.28 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.55/20.28 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.55x = 20.28 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.55x = 222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.98/13.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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