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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 20.04 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 20.04 and 13.22 is: 18.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 20.04 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/20.04 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 20.04 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.93/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.25

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