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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 18.94 and 8.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 18.94 and 8.74 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 18.94 = 8.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/18.94 = 8.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 18.94 × 8.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 165.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.40/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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