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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 20.14 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 20.14 and 12.18 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 20.14 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/20.14 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 20.14 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.31/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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