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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 29.06 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 29.06 and 13.98 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 29.06 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/29.06 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 29.06 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.19/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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