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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 19.08 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 19.08 and 8.38 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 19.08 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/19.08 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 19.08 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.87/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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