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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.45 and 13.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.45 and 13.93 is: 19.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.45 = 13.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.45 = 13.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.45 × 13.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 270.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.94/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.08

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