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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 20.62 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 20.62 and 8.48 is: 11.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 20.62 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/20.62 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 20.62 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174.83/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.70

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