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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 20.03 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 20.03 and 10.64 is: 14.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 20.03 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/20.03 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 20.03 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.20/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.68

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