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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 20.78 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 20.78 and 11.59 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 20.78 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/20.78 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 20.78 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.84/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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