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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.18 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.18 and 11.00 is: 15.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.18 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.18 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.18 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221.98/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.19

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