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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 20.53 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 20.53 and 11.97 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 20.53 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/20.53 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 20.53 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.74/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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