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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 19.01 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 19.01 and 11.71 is: 16.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 19.01 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/19.01 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 19.01 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.61/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.18

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