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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 20.44 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 20.44 and 8.34 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 20.44 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/20.44 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 20.44 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.56/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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