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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 20.45 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 20.45 and 11.78 is: 16.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 20.45 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/20.45 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 20.45 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240.83/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.23

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