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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 20.58 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 20.58 and 11.04 is: 15.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 20.58 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/20.58 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 20.58 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227.20/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.22

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