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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 21.99 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 21.99 and 13.19 is: 19.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 21.99 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/21.99 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 21.99 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.05/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.87

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