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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 19.17 and 8.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 19.17 and 8.71 is: 12.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 19.17 = 8.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/19.17 = 8.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 19.17 × 8.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.08/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.01

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