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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.38, 19.92 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.38, 19.92 and 14.06 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.38 : 19.92 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.38/19.92 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.38x = 19.92 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.38x = 280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.00/14.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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