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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.27, 19.54 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.27, 19.54 and 13.87 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.27 : 19.54 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.27/19.54 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.27x = 19.54 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.27x = 271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.02/14.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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