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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 19.12 and 13.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 19.12 and 13.67 is: 18.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 19.12 = 13.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/19.12 = 13.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 19.12 × 13.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.38/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.77

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