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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 19.32 and 10.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 19.32 and 10.37 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 19.32 = 10.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/19.32 = 10.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 19.32 × 10.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.35/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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