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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 18.89 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 18.89 and 11.53 is: 15.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 18.89 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/18.89 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 18.89 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.80/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.91

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