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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.98 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.98 and 13.69 is: 20.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.98 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.98 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.98 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396.65/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.49

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