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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.60, 18.94 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.60, 18.94 and 13.42 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.60 : 18.94 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.60/18.94 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.60x = 18.94 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.60x = 254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.17/13.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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