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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.08 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.08 and 12.24 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.08 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.08 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.08 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.78/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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