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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 20.38 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 20.38 and 11.54 is: 15.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 20.38 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/20.38 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 20.38 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.19/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.93

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