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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.15 and 12.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.15 and 12.85 is: 17.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.15 = 12.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.15 = 12.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.15 × 12.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.07/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.75

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