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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 19.02 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 19.02 and 13.22 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 19.02 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/19.02 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 19.02 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.44/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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