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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 19.18 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 19.18 and 10.44 is: 14.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 19.18 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/19.18 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 19.18 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.26/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.42

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