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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 20.00 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 20.00 and 13.62 is: 18.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 20.00 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/20.00 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 20.00 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272.37/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.80

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