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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 19.20 and 9.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 19.20 and 9.08 is: 12.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 19.20 = 9.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/19.20 = 9.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 19.20 × 9.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.35/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.51

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