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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 19.56 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 19.56 and 11.45 is: 15.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 19.56 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/19.56 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 19.56 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.86/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.79

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