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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 20.03 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 20.03 and 11.47 is: 15.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 20.03 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/20.03 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 20.03 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229.69/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.81

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