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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.08 and 12.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.08 and 12.64 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.08 = 12.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.08 = 12.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.08 × 12.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.81/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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