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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.09, 19.47 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.09, 19.47 and 11.92 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.09 : 19.47 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.09/19.47 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.09x = 19.47 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.09x = 232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.08/14.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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