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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.56, 20.28 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.56, 20.28 and 11.44 is: 17.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.56 : 20.28 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.56/20.28 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.56x = 20.28 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.56x = 232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.00/13.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.11

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