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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19, 28.44 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19, 28.44 and 13.91 is: 20.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19 : 28.44 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19/28.44 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19x = 28.44 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19x = 395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395.60/19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.82

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