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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.35, 19.82 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.35, 19.82 and 13.61 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.35 : 19.82 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.35/19.82 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.35x = 19.82 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.35x = 269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.69/14.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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