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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 11.01 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.93 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.93 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.93 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.43/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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