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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 18.86 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 18.86 and 13.61 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 18.86 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/18.86 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 18.86 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 256.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.52/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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