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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.78, 18.97 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.78, 18.97 and 13.74 is: 18.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.78 : 18.97 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.78/18.97 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.78x = 18.97 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.78x = 260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.65/13.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.91

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