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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.66 and 8.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.66 and 8.50 is: 11.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.66 = 8.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.66 = 8.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.66 × 8.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.61/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.73

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