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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 20.12 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 20.12 and 12.83 is: 17.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 20.12 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/20.12 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 20.12 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.97/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.73

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