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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 20.86 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 20.86 and 13.18 is: 19.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 20.86 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/20.86 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 20.86 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.93/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.87

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