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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 19.36 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 19.36 and 13.86 is: 19.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 19.36 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/19.36 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 19.36 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.39/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.01

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