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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.72, 18.94 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.72, 18.94 and 7.58 is: 10.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.72 : 18.94 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.72/18.94 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.72x = 18.94 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.72x = 143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.63/13.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.47

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