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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.21, 19.64 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.21, 19.64 and 11.48 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.21 : 19.64 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.21/19.64 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.21x = 19.64 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.21x = 225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.31/14.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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