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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 20.33 and 11.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 20.33 and 11.48 is: 15.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 20.33 = 11.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/20.33 = 11.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 20.33 × 11.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.23/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.85

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