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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.59, 18.72 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.59, 18.72 and 11.00 is: 15.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.59 : 18.72 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.59/18.72 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.59x = 18.72 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.59x = 205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.97/13.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.16

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