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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 19.19 and 9.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 19.19 and 9.31 is: 12.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 19.19 = 9.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/19.19 = 9.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 19.19 × 9.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178.66/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.83

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