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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.76, 19.00 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.76, 19.00 and 8.32 is: 11.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.76 : 19.00 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.76/19.00 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.76x = 19.00 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.76x = 158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.02/13.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.48

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