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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 19.16 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 19.16 and 11.72 is: 16.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 19.16 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/19.16 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 19.16 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.56/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.18

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