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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 19.19 and 12.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 19.19 and 12.94 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 19.19 = 12.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/19.19 = 12.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 19.19 × 12.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.30/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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