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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 19.38 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 19.38 and 14.04 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 19.38 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/19.38 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 19.38 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.10/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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