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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.91 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.91 and 13.55 is: 18.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.91 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.91 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.91 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.71/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.67

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