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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 19.14 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 19.14 and 12.08 is: 16.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 19.14 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/19.14 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 19.14 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.21/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.66

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