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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 19.96 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 19.96 and 7.99 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 19.96 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/19.96 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 19.96 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.52/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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