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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 19.25 and 9.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 19.25 and 9.10 is: 12.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 19.25 = 9.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/19.25 = 9.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 19.25 × 9.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.18/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.56

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