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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.63 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.63 and 11.30 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.63 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.63 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.63 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.96/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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