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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.77, 18.99 and 8.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.77, 18.99 and 8.91 is: 12.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.77 : 18.99 = 8.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.77/18.99 = 8.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.77x = 18.99 × 8.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.77x = 169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.20/13.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.29

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