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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 20.36 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 20.36 and 11.52 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 20.36 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/20.36 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 20.36 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234.55/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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