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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 20.36 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 20.36 and 8.28 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 20.36 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/20.36 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 20.36 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.56/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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