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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.87, 19.18 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.87, 19.18 and 11.95 is: 16.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.87 : 19.18 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.87/19.18 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.87x = 19.18 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.87x = 229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.20/13.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.52

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