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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 19.41 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 19.41 and 13.12 is: 18.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 19.41 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/19.41 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 19.41 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.66/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.05

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