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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 19.16 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 19.16 and 13.16 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 19.16 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/19.16 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 19.16 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.98/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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