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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.20, 19.69 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.20, 19.69 and 13.63 is: 18.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.20 : 19.69 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.20/19.69 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.20x = 19.69 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.20x = 268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.37/14.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.90

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