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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.32, 19.76 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.32, 19.76 and 11.10 is: 15.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.32 : 19.76 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.32/19.76 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.32x = 19.76 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.32x = 219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.34/14.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.32

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