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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 19.53 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 19.53 and 13.53 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 19.53 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/19.53 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 19.53 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.24/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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