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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14, 19.32 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14, 19.32 and 11.12 is: 15.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14 : 19.32 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14/19.32 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14x = 19.32 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14x = 214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214.84/14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.35

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