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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.21 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.21 and 13.67 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.21 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.21 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.21 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.50/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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