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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.88 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.88 and 13.25 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.88 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.88 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.88 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.34/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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