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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.37, 19.91 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.37, 19.91 and 13.50 is: 18.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.37 : 19.91 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.37/19.91 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.37x = 19.91 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.37x = 268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.72/14.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.70

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