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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 20.38 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 20.38 and 11.60 is: 17.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 20.38 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/20.38 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 20.38 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.41/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.38

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