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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 19.33 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 19.33 and 13.59 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 19.33 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/19.33 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 19.33 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.69/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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