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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.92, 19.21 and 10.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.92, 19.21 and 10.24 is: 14.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.92 : 19.21 = 10.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.92/19.21 = 10.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.92x = 19.21 × 10.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.92x = 196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196.66/13.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.13

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