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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.46, 20.01 and 12.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.46, 20.01 and 12.06 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.46 : 20.01 = 12.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.46/20.01 = 12.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.46x = 20.01 × 12.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.46x = 241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.32/14.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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