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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 21.83 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 21.83 and 11.82 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 21.83 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/21.83 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 21.83 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.97/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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