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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.66, 18.85 and 7.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.66, 18.85 and 7.91 is: 10.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.66 : 18.85 = 7.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.66/18.85 = 7.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.66x = 18.85 × 7.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.66x = 149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149.04/13.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.91

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