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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 20.03 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 20.03 and 11.78 is: 16.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 20.03 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/20.03 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 20.03 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.94/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.26

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