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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 19.47 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 19.47 and 11.51 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 19.47 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/19.47 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 19.47 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.10/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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