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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 20.39 and 11.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 20.39 and 11.55 is: 15.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 20.39 = 11.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/20.39 = 11.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 20.39 × 11.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235.50/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.92

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