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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.58 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.58 and 11.22 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.58 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.58 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.58 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.91/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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