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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.53 and 14.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.53 and 14.13 is: 19.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.53 = 14.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.53 = 14.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.53 × 14.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 275.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.96/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.43

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