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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 18.80 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 18.80 and 13.93 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 18.80 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/18.80 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 18.80 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.88/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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