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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.65, 18.84 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.65, 18.84 and 13.44 is: 18.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.65 : 18.84 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.65/18.84 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.65x = 18.84 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.65x = 253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.21/13.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.55

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