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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 18.83 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 18.83 and 12.11 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 18.83 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/18.83 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 18.83 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.11/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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