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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.81, 18.96 and 13.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.81, 18.96 and 13.66 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.81 : 18.96 = 13.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.81/18.96 = 13.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.81x = 18.96 × 13.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.81x = 258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.83/13.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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