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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.83, 20.86 and 12.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.83, 20.86 and 12.73 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.83 : 20.86 = 12.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.83/20.86 = 12.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.83x = 20.86 × 12.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.83x = 265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.38/13.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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