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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.61 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.61 and 13.53 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.61 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.61 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.61 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.26/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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