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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.75, 18.96 and 8.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.75, 18.96 and 8.21 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 18.96 = 8.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/18.96 = 8.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 18.96 × 8.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155.66/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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