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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.95, 19.20 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.95, 19.20 and 10.88 is: 14.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.95 : 19.20 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.95/19.20 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.95x = 19.20 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.95x = 208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208.93/13.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.97

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