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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.11, 19.42 and 11.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.11, 19.42 and 11.94 is: 16.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.11 : 19.42 = 11.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.11/19.42 = 11.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.11x = 19.42 × 11.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.11x = 231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.87/14.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.43

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