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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 20.12 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 20.12 and 13.13 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 20.12 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/20.12 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 20.12 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.01/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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