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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.30, 19.62 and 13.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.30, 19.62 and 13.15 is: 18.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.30 : 19.62 = 13.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.30/19.62 = 13.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.30x = 19.62 × 13.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.30x = 258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258.00/14.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.04

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