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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.13, 19.52 and 8.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.13, 19.52 and 8.69 is: 11.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.13 : 19.52 = 8.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.13/19.52 = 8.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.13x = 19.52 × 8.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.13x = 169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169.49/14.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.99

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