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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.83, 19.08 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.83, 19.08 and 8.66 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.83 : 19.08 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.83/19.08 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.83x = 19.08 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.83x = 165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.14/13.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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