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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 19.74 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 19.74 and 13.16 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 19.74 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/19.74 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 19.74 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.78/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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