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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 20.55 and 11.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 20.55 and 11.83 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 20.55 = 11.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/20.55 = 11.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 20.55 × 11.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243.11/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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