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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.60 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.60 and 11.07 is: 15.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.60 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.60 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.60 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.04/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.26

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