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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 19.00 and 8.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 19.00 and 8.31 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 19.00 = 8.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/19.00 = 8.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 19.00 × 8.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.88/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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