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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.07 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.07 and 12.10 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.07 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.07 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.07 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.85/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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