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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 20.43 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 20.43 and 11.36 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 20.43 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/20.43 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 20.43 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.08/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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