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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 20.58 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 20.58 and 8.45 is: 11.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 20.58 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/20.58 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 20.58 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173.82/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.65

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