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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 20.50 and 11.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 20.50 and 11.99 is: 17.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 20.50 = 11.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/20.50 = 11.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 20.50 × 11.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.80/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.92

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