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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.79, 19.07 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.79, 19.07 and 11.49 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.79 : 19.07 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.79/19.07 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.79x = 19.07 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.79x = 219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.06/13.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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