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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 18.66 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 18.66 and 11.73 is: 16.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 18.66 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/18.66 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 18.66 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.88/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.14

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