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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 19.27 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 19.27 and 13.45 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 19.27 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/19.27 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 19.27 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.15/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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