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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 18.70 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 18.70 and 11.94 is: 16.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 18.70 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/18.70 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 18.70 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.28/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.44

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