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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.75, 19.02 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.75, 19.02 and 12.90 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.75 : 19.02 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.75/19.02 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.75x = 19.02 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.75x = 245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.36/13.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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