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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 20.18 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 20.18 and 8.16 is: 11.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 20.18 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/20.18 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 20.18 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164.61/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.26

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