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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.97, 19.14 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.97, 19.14 and 13.91 is: 19.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.97 : 19.14 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.97/19.14 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.97x = 19.14 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.97x = 266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.09/13.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.04

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