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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.51, 20.05 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.51, 20.05 and 11.93 is: 16.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.51 : 20.05 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.51/20.05 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.51x = 20.05 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.51x = 239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.07/14.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.47

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