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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 19.86 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 19.86 and 11.12 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 19.86 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/19.86 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 19.86 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220.84/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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