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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 20.73 and 8.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 20.73 and 8.15 is: 12.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 20.73 = 8.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/20.73 = 8.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 20.73 × 8.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.85/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.18

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