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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 19.33 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 19.33 and 13.85 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 19.33 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/19.33 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 19.33 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.73/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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