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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 18.78 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 18.78 and 11.92 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 18.78 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/18.78 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 18.78 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.86/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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