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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 20.00 and 12.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 20.00 and 12.96 is: 17.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 20.00 = 12.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/20.00 = 12.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 20.00 × 12.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.14/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.90

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