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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 20.58 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 20.58 and 11.45 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 20.58 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/20.58 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 20.58 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.64/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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