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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 21.81 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 21.81 and 11.54 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 21.81 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/21.81 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 21.81 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.69/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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