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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.26, 19.54 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.26, 19.54 and 14.11 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.26 : 19.54 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.26/19.54 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.26x = 19.54 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.26x = 275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.61/14.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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