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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 20.40 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 20.40 and 11.11 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 20.40 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/20.40 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 20.40 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.64/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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