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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 19.17 and 13.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 19.17 and 13.72 is: 19.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 19.17 = 13.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/19.17 = 13.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 19.17 × 13.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.01/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.06

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