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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.37 and 8.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.37 and 8.59 is: 11.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.37 = 8.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.37 = 8.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.37 × 8.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166.39/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.85

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