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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 20.55 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 20.55 and 11.28 is: 15.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 20.55 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/20.55 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 20.55 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231.70/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.53

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