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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 20.08 and 8.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 20.08 and 8.08 is: 11.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 20.08 = 8.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/20.08 = 8.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 20.08 × 8.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162.21/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.15

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