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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 19.89 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 19.89 and 11.71 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 19.89 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/19.89 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 19.89 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.91/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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