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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 18.90 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 18.90 and 11.52 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 18.90 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/18.90 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 18.90 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.73/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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