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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.64, 20.32 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.64, 20.32 and 11.34 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.64 : 20.32 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.64/20.32 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.64x = 20.32 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.64x = 230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.40/13.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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