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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.23, 19.61 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.23, 19.61 and 13.42 is: 18.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.23 : 19.61 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.23/19.61 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.23x = 19.61 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.23x = 263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.17/14.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.49

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