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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 18.87 and 11.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 18.87 and 11.31 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 18.87 = 11.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/18.87 = 11.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 18.87 × 11.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.31/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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