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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.40, 29.11 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.40, 29.11 and 13.96 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.40 : 29.11 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.40/29.11 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.40x = 29.11 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.40x = 406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.29/19.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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