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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.29 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.29 and 11.88 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.29 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.29 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.29 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.17/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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