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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.43, 19.90 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.43, 19.90 and 11.97 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.43 : 19.90 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.43/19.90 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.43x = 19.90 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.43x = 238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.04/14.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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