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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 20.90 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 20.90 and 11.97 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 20.90 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/20.90 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 20.90 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.17/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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