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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 19.31 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 19.31 and 11.40 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 19.31 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/19.31 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 19.31 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.13/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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