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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.01, 17.96 and 8.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.01, 17.96 and 8.17 is: 11.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.01 : 17.96 = 8.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.01/17.96 = 8.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.01x = 17.96 × 8.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.01x = 146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146.65/13.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.28

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