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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.12, 19.48 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.12, 19.48 and 8.29 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.12 : 19.48 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.12/19.48 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.12x = 19.48 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.12x = 161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.35/14.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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