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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.52, 20.06 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.52, 20.06 and 12.46 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.52 : 20.06 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.52/20.06 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.52x = 20.06 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.52x = 249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.95/14.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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