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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 18.89 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 18.89 and 13.74 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 18.89 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/18.89 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 18.89 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.48/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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