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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.57, 20.07 and 12.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.57, 20.07 and 12.95 is: 17.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.57 : 20.07 = 12.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.57/20.07 = 12.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.57x = 20.07 × 12.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.57x = 259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.91/14.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.84

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