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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 18.96 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 18.96 and 10.98 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 18.96 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/18.96 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 18.96 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.18/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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