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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 19.31 and 11.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 19.31 and 11.53 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 19.31 = 11.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/19.31 = 11.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 19.31 × 11.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.64/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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