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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.10, 19.50 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.10, 19.50 and 11.40 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.10 : 19.50 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.10/19.50 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.10x = 19.50 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.10x = 222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.30/14.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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