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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.73, 18.96 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.73, 18.96 and 13.53 is: 18.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.73 : 18.96 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.73/18.96 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.73x = 18.96 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.73x = 256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.43/13.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.68

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