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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 20.56 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 20.56 and 11.54 is: 17.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 20.56 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/20.56 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 20.56 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 237.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.26/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.36

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