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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.03, 19.45 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.03, 19.45 and 13.34 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.03 : 19.45 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.03/19.45 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.03x = 19.45 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.03x = 259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.46/14.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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