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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.13 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.13 and 13.98 is: 21.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.13 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.13 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.13 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407.24/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.01

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