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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.67, 19.01 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.67, 19.01 and 13.61 is: 18.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.67 : 19.01 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.67/19.01 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.67x = 19.01 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.67x = 258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.66/13.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.92

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