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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 21.83 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 21.83 and 13.01 is: 19.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 21.83 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/21.83 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 21.83 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.01/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.43

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