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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.28, 19.74 and 11.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.28, 19.74 and 11.70 is: 16.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.28 : 19.74 = 11.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.28/19.74 = 11.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.28x = 19.74 × 11.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.28x = 230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.96/14.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.17

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