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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 19.42 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 19.42 and 11.01 is: 15.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 19.42 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/19.42 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 19.42 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.81/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.17

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