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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.34, 19.80 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.34, 19.80 and 13.77 is: 19.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.34 : 19.80 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.34/19.80 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.34x = 19.80 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.34x = 272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.65/14.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.01

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