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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.69, 20.55 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.69, 20.55 and 11.29 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.69 : 20.55 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.69/20.55 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.69x = 20.55 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.69x = 232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.04/13.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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