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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.17, 19.47 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.17, 19.47 and 13.58 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.17 : 19.47 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.17/19.47 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.17x = 19.47 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.17x = 264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.31/14.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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