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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 20.01 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 20.01 and 12.66 is: 17.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 20.01 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/20.01 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 20.01 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.33/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.48

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