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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 19.15 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 19.15 and 11.85 is: 16.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 19.15 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/19.15 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 19.15 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.93/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.36

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