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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.52 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.52 and 8.14 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.52 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.52 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.52 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.61/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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