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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.24, 19.74 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.24, 19.74 and 13.44 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.24 : 19.74 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.24/19.74 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.24x = 19.74 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.24x = 265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.31/14.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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