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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.71, 18.80 and 13.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.71, 18.80 and 13.56 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.80 = 13.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.80 = 13.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.80 × 13.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.86/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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