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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 20.02 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 20.02 and 11.04 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 20.02 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/20.02 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 20.02 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.02/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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