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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 20.37 and 8.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 20.37 and 8.29 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 20.37 = 8.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/20.37 = 8.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 20.37 × 8.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168.83/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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