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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 20 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 20 and 9.90 is: 13.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 20 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/20 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 20 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.64

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