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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.35, 19.77 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.35, 19.77 and 13.54 is: 18.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.35 : 19.77 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.35/19.77 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.35x = 19.77 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.35x = 267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.69/14.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.65

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