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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 18.85 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 18.85 and 11.62 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 18.85 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/18.85 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 18.85 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 219.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.04/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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