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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 20.27 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 20.27 and 8.94 is: 12.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 20.27 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/20.27 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 20.27 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.21/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.34

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