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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 20.46 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 20.46 and 11.19 is: 15.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 20.46 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/20.46 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 20.46 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.95/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.45

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