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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 20.45 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 20.45 and 11.06 is: 16.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 20.45 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/20.45 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 20.45 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.11/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.60

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