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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 18.90 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 18.90 and 13.74 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 18.90 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/18.90 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 18.90 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.69/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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