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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 19.76 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 19.76 and 14.09 is: 19.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 19.76 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/19.76 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 19.76 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 278.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.35/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.34

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