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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 19.89 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 19.89 and 12.11 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 19.89 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/19.89 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 19.89 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.77/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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