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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 18.97 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 18.97 and 8.29 is: 11.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 18.97 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/18.97 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 18.97 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.26/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.45

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