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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.57, 20.11 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.57, 20.11 and 11.49 is: 15.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.57 : 20.11 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.57/20.11 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.57x = 20.11 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.57x = 231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.06/14.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.86

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