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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 19.52 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 19.52 and 14.24 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 19.52 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/19.52 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 19.52 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.80/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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