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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13, 17.94 and 8.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13, 17.94 and 8.51 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13 : 17.94 = 8.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13/17.94 = 8.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13x = 17.94 × 8.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13x = 152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152.67/13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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