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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 20.95 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 20.95 and 11.11 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 20.95 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/20.95 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 20.95 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.75/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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