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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 20.47 and 11.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 20.47 and 11.38 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 20.47 = 11.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/20.47 = 11.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 20.47 × 11.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.95/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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