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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 19.35 and 8.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 19.35 and 8.57 is: 11.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 19.35 = 8.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/19.35 = 8.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 19.35 × 8.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.83/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.83

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