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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.05 and 12.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.05 and 12.26 is: 16.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.05 = 12.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.05 = 12.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.05 × 12.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.81/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.91

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