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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.36, 19.83 and 11.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.36, 19.83 and 11.45 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.36 : 19.83 = 11.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.36/19.83 = 11.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.36x = 19.83 × 11.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.36x = 226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.95/14.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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