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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 19.83 and 10.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 19.83 and 10.07 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 19.83 = 10.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/19.83 = 10.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 19.83 × 10.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.69/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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