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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 18.14 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 18.14 and 13.86 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 18.14 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/18.14 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 18.14 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.42/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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