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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 19.98 and 8.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 19.98 and 8.66 is: 11.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 19.98 = 8.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/19.98 = 8.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 19.98 × 8.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 173.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.00/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.94

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