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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 19.12 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 19.12 and 13.36 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 19.12 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/19.12 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 19.12 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.35/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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