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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.10 and 11.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.10 and 11.65 is: 16.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.10 = 11.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.10 = 11.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.10 × 11.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.23/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.11

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