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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 20.43 and 11.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 20.43 and 11.12 is: 15.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 20.43 = 11.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/20.43 = 11.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 20.43 × 11.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.18/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.34

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