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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 19.84 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 19.84 and 13.68 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 19.84 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/19.84 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 19.84 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.41/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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