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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.59 and 9.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.59 and 9.88 is: 13.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.59 = 9.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.59 = 9.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.59 × 9.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.55/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.63

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