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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.68, 20.54 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.68, 20.54 and 11.68 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.68 : 20.54 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.68/20.54 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.68x = 20.54 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.68x = 239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.91/13.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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