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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.18, 19.58 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.18, 19.58 and 11.75 is: 16.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.18 : 19.58 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.18/19.58 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.18x = 19.58 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.18x = 230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.01/14.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.22

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