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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.56 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.56 and 13.71 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.56 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.56 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.56 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.17/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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