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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.05, 19.42 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.05, 19.42 and 11.34 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.05 : 19.42 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.05/19.42 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.05x = 19.42 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.05x = 220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.22/14.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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