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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 19.28 and 12.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 19.28 and 12.88 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 19.28 = 12.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/19.28 = 12.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 19.28 × 12.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.33/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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