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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.89, 19.20 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.89, 19.20 and 10.27 is: 14.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.89 : 19.20 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.89/19.20 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.89x = 19.20 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.89x = 197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.18/13.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.20

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