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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 19.26 and 11.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 19.26 and 11.59 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 19.26 = 11.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/19.26 = 11.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 19.26 × 11.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.22/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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