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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.04, 19.38 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.04, 19.38 and 11.62 is: 16.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.04 : 19.38 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.04/19.38 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.04x = 19.38 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.04x = 225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.20/14.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.04

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