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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 20.35 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 20.35 and 11.12 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 20.35 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/20.35 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 20.35 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.16/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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