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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.98 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.98 and 13.98 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.98 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.98 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.98 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.14/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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