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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 21.98 and 11.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 21.98 and 11.27 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 21.98 = 11.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/21.98 = 11.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 21.98 × 11.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.71/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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