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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 19.92 and 13.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 19.92 and 13.60 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 19.92 = 13.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/19.92 = 13.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 19.92 × 13.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.91/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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