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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 22.31 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 22.31 and 11.49 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 22.31 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/22.31 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 22.31 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.17/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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