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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.70 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.70 and 11.83 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.70 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.70 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.70 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.83/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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