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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 18.61 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 18.61 and 11.50 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 18.61 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/18.61 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 18.61 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.02/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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