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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.95 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.95 and 11.57 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.95 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.95 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.95 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.32/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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