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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.44 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.44 and 13.68 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.44 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.44 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.44 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.94/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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