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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.15, 19.68 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.15, 19.68 and 11.71 is: 17.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.15 : 19.68 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.15/19.68 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.15x = 19.68 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.15x = 230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.45/13.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.52

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