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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 19.40 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 19.40 and 13.15 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 19.40 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/19.40 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 19.40 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255.11/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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