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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 21.79 and 8.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 21.79 and 8.11 is: 12.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 21.79 = 8.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/21.79 = 8.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 21.79 × 8.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176.72/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.15

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