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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.94, 19.12 and 13.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.94, 19.12 and 13.17 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.94 : 19.12 = 13.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.94/19.12 = 13.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.94x = 19.12 × 13.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.94x = 251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.81/13.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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