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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 11.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 20.32 and 11.32 is: 16.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 20.32 = 11.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/20.32 = 11.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 20.32 × 11.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.02/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.95

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