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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.14, 20.89 and 8.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.14, 20.89 and 8.67 is: 11.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.14 : 20.89 = 8.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.14/20.89 = 8.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.14x = 20.89 × 8.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.14x = 180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180.97/15.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.96

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