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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 19.23 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 19.23 and 10.68 is: 14.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 19.23 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/19.23 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 19.23 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.38/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.75

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