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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.14, 19.55 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.14, 19.55 and 13.24 is: 18.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.14 : 19.55 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.14/19.55 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.14x = 19.55 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.14x = 258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.84/14.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.31

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