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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 18.90 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 18.90 and 11.77 is: 16.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.90 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.90 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.90 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.45/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.23

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