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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 21.74 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 21.74 and 11.66 is: 17.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 21.74 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/21.74 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 21.74 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.41/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.47

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