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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.14, 19.63 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.14, 19.63 and 13.84 is: 19.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.14 : 19.63 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.14/19.63 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.14x = 19.63 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.14x = 271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.68/14.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.21

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