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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 21.80 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 21.80 and 11.82 is: 17.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 21.80 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/21.80 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 21.80 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.62/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.82

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