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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.02, 17.97 and 8.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.02, 17.97 and 8.41 is: 11.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.02 : 17.97 = 8.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.02/17.97 = 8.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.02x = 17.97 × 8.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.02x = 151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151.13/13.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.61

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