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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.90, 19.14 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.90, 19.14 and 11.15 is: 15.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.90 : 19.14 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.90/19.14 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.90x = 19.14 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.90x = 213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.41/13.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.36

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