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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.98, 19.39 and 13.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.98, 19.39 and 13.29 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.98 : 19.39 = 13.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.98/19.39 = 13.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.98x = 19.39 × 13.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.98x = 257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.69/13.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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