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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 20.16 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 20.16 and 11.55 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 20.16 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/20.16 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 20.16 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.85/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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