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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 19.28 and 14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 19.28 and 14 is: 19.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 19.28 = 14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/19.28 = 14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 19.28 × 14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.92/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.28

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