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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.82, 18.88 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.82, 18.88 and 13.47 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.82 : 18.88 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.82/18.88 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.82x = 18.88 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.82x = 254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.28/13.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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