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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.88, 19.24 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.88, 19.24 and 13.32 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.88 : 19.24 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.88/19.24 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.88x = 19.24 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.88x = 256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.24/13.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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