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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.58, 20.40 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.58, 20.40 and 11.19 is: 16.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.58 : 20.40 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.58/20.40 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.58x = 20.40 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.58x = 228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.26/13.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.80

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