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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 19.37 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 19.37 and 13.85 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 19.37 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/19.37 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 19.37 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.11/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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