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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 19.57 and 8.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 19.57 and 8.43 is: 11.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 19.57 = 8.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/19.57 = 8.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 19.57 × 8.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.98/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.63

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