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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 20.24 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 20.24 and 11.61 is: 15.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 20.24 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/20.24 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 20.24 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.93/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.99

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