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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 19.87 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 19.87 and 13.06 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 19.87 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/19.87 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 19.87 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.50/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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