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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 20.52 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 20.52 and 11.75 is: 16.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 20.52 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/20.52 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 20.52 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.01/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.18

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