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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.16 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.16 and 11.84 is: 16.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.16 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.16 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.16 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238.69/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.33

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