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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 19.79 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 19.79 and 13.02 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 19.79 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/19.79 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 19.79 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.67/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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