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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 20.75 and 11.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 20.75 and 11.87 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 20.75 = 11.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/20.75 = 11.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 20.75 × 11.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.22/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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