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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 21.06 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 21.06 and 11.61 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 21.06 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/21.06 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 21.06 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.51/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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