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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 19.37 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 19.37 and 13.19 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 19.37 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/19.37 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 19.37 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.49/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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