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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 20.19 and 8.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 20.19 and 8.49 is: 11.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 20.19 = 8.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/20.19 = 8.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 20.19 × 8.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.52/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.72

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