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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 19.34 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 19.34 and 13.34 is: 18.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 19.34 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/19.34 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 19.34 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.00/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.43

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