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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 21.75 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 21.75 and 11.52 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 21.75 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/21.75 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 21.75 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.56/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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