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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 21.66 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 21.66 and 11.62 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 21.66 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/21.66 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 21.66 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.69/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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