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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 18.93 and 11.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 18.93 and 11.69 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 18.93 = 11.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/18.93 = 11.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 18.93 × 11.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.14/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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