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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.39, 19.82 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.39, 19.82 and 11.92 is: 16.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.39 : 19.82 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.39/19.82 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.39x = 19.82 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.39x = 236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.27/14.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.42

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