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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.46, 20.21 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.46, 20.21 and 11.97 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.46 : 20.21 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.46/20.21 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.46x = 20.21 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.46x = 241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.85/13.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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