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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 19.14 and 12.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 19.14 and 12.90 is: 17.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 19.14 = 12.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/19.14 = 12.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 19.14 × 12.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.91/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.78

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