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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.84, 19.05 and 10.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.84, 19.05 and 10.60 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.84 : 19.05 = 10.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.84/19.05 = 10.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.84x = 19.05 × 10.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.84x = 201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.93/13.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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