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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 19.18 and 8.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 19.18 and 8.72 is: 12.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 19.18 = 8.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/19.18 = 8.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 19.18 × 8.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.38/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.04

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