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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.62, 18.80 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.62, 18.80 and 11.58 is: 15.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.62 : 18.80 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.62/18.80 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.62x = 18.80 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.62x = 217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.65/13.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.98

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