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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 19.94 and 13.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 19.94 and 13.12 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 19.94 = 13.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/19.94 = 13.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 19.94 × 13.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.61/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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