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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.96, 22.42 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.96, 22.42 and 11.56 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.96 : 22.42 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.96/22.42 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.96x = 22.42 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.96x = 259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.22/14.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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