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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 20.20 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 20.20 and 11.92 is: 16.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 20.20 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/20.20 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 20.20 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.78/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.40

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