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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 19.25 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 19.25 and 13.68 is: 18.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 19.25 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/19.25 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 19.25 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.27/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.87

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