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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.57, 20.36 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.57, 20.36 and 11.03 is: 16.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.57 : 20.36 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.57/20.36 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.57x = 20.36 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.57x = 224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.61/13.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.55

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