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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 20.04 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 20.04 and 13.38 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 20.04 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/20.04 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 20.04 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.14/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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