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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.50 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.50 and 13.87 is: 19.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.50 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.50 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.50 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.47/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.03

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