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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 19.57 and 13.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 19.57 and 13.51 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 19.57 = 13.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/19.57 = 13.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 19.57 × 13.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.39/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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