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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.83 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.83 and 13.95 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.83 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.83 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.83 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.63/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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