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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.01, 19.23 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.01, 19.23 and 13.08 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.01 : 19.23 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.01/19.23 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.01x = 19.23 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.01x = 251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.53/14.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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