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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.42 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.42 and 11.65 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.42 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.42 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.42 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.89/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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