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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.68 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.68 and 11.96 is: 16.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.68 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.68 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.68 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.37/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.48

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