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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 19.09 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 19.09 and 12.55 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 19.09 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/19.09 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 19.09 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.42/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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