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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 19.08 and 10.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 19.08 and 10.56 is: 14.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 19.08 = 10.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/19.08 = 10.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 19.08 × 10.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.38/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.55

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