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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 19.81 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 19.81 and 11.87 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 19.81 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/19.81 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 19.81 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.14/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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