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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.99, 19.32 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.99, 19.32 and 11.08 is: 15.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.99 : 19.32 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.99/19.32 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.99x = 19.32 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.99x = 214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.07/13.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.30

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