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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.86, 19.16 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.86, 19.16 and 10.27 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.86 : 19.16 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.86/19.16 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.86x = 19.16 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.86x = 196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.75/13.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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