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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.15, 19.45 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.15, 19.45 and 13.30 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.15 : 19.45 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.15/19.45 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.15x = 19.45 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.15x = 258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.52/14.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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