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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 18.86 and 11.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 18.86 and 11.23 is: 15.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 18.86 = 11.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/18.86 = 11.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 18.86 × 11.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211.65/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.43

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