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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 19.31 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 19.31 and 13.94 is: 19.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 19.31 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/19.31 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 19.31 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.02/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.10

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