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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 19.46 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 19.46 and 11.86 is: 16.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 19.46 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/19.46 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 19.46 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.78/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.28

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