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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.96, 19.26 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.96, 19.26 and 10.08 is: 13.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.96 : 19.26 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.96/19.26 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.96x = 19.26 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.96x = 194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.14/13.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.91

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