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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 19.02 and 12.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 19.02 and 12.38 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 19.02 = 12.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/19.02 = 12.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 19.02 × 12.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.42/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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