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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 18.74 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 18.74 and 13.47 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.74 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.74 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.74 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.36/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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