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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.19, 19.55 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.19, 19.55 and 11.46 is: 15.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.19 : 19.55 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.19/19.55 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.19x = 19.55 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.19x = 223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.99/14.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.78

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