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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 19.43 and 8.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 19.43 and 8.62 is: 11.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 19.43 = 8.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/19.43 = 8.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 19.43 × 8.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167.44/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.89

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