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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 20.27 and 11.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 20.27 and 11.97 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 20.27 = 11.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/20.27 = 11.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 20.27 × 11.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.57/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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