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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.85, 19.09 and 11.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.85, 19.09 and 11.11 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.85 : 19.09 = 11.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.85/19.09 = 11.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.85x = 19.09 × 11.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.85x = 212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212.09/13.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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