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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.57, 20.09 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.57, 20.09 and 13.20 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.57 : 20.09 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.57/20.09 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.57x = 20.09 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.57x = 265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.19/14.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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