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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.62 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.62 and 8.47 is: 11.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.62 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.62 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.62 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.61/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.69

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