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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 18.92 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 18.92 and 13.28 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 18.92 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/18.92 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 18.92 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.26/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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