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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 18.99 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 18.99 and 11.31 is: 15.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 18.99 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/18.99 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 18.99 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.78/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.58

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