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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 18.78 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 18.78 and 13.90 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 18.78 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/18.78 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 18.78 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.04/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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