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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 19.22 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 19.22 and 13.93 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 19.22 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/19.22 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 19.22 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.73/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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