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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 19.17 and 11.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 19.17 and 11.17 is: 15.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 19.17 = 11.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/19.17 = 11.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 19.17 × 11.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.13/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.40

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