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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.71, 17.53 and 8.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.71, 17.53 and 8.14 is: 12.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.71 : 17.53 = 8.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.71/17.53 = 8.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.71x = 17.53 × 8.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.71x = 142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.69/11.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.19

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