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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.07, 19.38 and 11.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.07, 19.38 and 11.34 is: 15.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.07 : 19.38 = 11.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.07/19.38 = 11.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.07x = 19.38 × 11.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.07x = 219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.77/14.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.62

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