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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 20.04 and 10.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 20.04 and 10.91 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 20.04 = 10.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/20.04 = 10.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 20.04 × 10.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.64/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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