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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.17, 19.84 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.17, 19.84 and 11.91 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.17 : 19.84 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.17/19.84 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.17x = 19.84 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.17x = 236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.29/13.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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