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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 18.89 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 18.89 and 11.98 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.89 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.89 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.89 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.24/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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