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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.09 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.09 and 12.51 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.09 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.09 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.09 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.26/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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