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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.22 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.22 and 13.37 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.22 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.22 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.22 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 256.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.81/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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