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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 19.30 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 19.30 and 13.90 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 19.30 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/19.30 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 19.30 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.10/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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