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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.93, 19.23 and 8.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.93, 19.23 and 8.75 is: 12.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.93 : 19.23 = 8.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.93/19.23 = 8.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.93x = 19.23 × 8.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.93x = 168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.26/13.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.08

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