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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.08 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.08 and 12.37 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.08 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.08 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.08 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.02/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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