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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 18.90 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 18.90 and 13.41 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 18.90 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/18.90 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 18.90 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.45/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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