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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.60 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.60 and 13.24 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.60 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.60 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.60 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.50/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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