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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 19.08 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 19.08 and 13.52 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 19.08 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/19.08 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 19.08 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.89/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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