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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.10 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.10 and 11.10 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.10 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.10 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.10 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.11/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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