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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 19.16 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 19.16 and 12.08 is: 16.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 19.16 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/19.16 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 19.16 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.30/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.63

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