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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.85, 20.79 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.85, 20.79 and 11.47 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.85 : 20.79 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.85/20.79 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.85x = 20.79 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.85x = 238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.40/13.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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