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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.85, 19.10 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.85, 19.10 and 11.58 is: 15.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.85 : 19.10 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.85/19.10 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.85x = 19.10 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.85x = 221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.14/13.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.97

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