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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.31, 19.75 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.31, 19.75 and 11.03 is: 15.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.31 : 19.75 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.31/19.75 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.31x = 19.75 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.31x = 217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.84/14.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.23

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