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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.16, 19.56 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.16, 19.56 and 11.44 is: 15.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.16 : 19.56 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.16/19.56 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.16x = 19.56 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.16x = 223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.77/14.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.80

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