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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.14, 19.74 and 8.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.14, 19.74 and 8.88 is: 13.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.14 : 19.74 = 8.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.14/19.74 = 8.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.14x = 19.74 × 8.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.14x = 175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.29/13.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.34

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