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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.85, 19.08 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.85, 19.08 and 12.98 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.85 : 19.08 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.85/19.08 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.85x = 19.08 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.85x = 247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.66/13.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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