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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.62 and 11.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.62 and 11.40 is: 15.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.62 = 11.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.62 = 11.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.62 × 11.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.67/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.66

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