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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.39 and 11.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.39 and 11.09 is: 16.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.39 = 11.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.39 = 11.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.39 × 11.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.18/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.56

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