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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.70, 18.88 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.70, 18.88 and 11.64 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.70 : 18.88 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.70/18.88 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.70x = 18.88 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.70x = 219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.76/13.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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