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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 19.41 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 19.41 and 8.32 is: 11.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 19.41 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/19.41 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 19.41 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.39/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.47

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