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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 19.99 and 11.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 19.99 and 11.42 is: 15.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 19.99 = 11.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/19.99 = 11.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 19.99 × 11.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.29/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.75

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