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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.83, 18.97 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.83, 18.97 and 13.80 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.83 : 18.97 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.83/18.97 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.83x = 18.97 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.83x = 261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.82/13.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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