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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.91, 19.24 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.91, 19.24 and 11.48 is: 15.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.91 : 19.24 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.91/19.24 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.91x = 19.24 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.91x = 220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.75/13.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.88

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