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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.40 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.40 and 13.11 is: 19.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.40 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.40 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.40 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.44/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.55

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