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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.59, 20.09 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.59, 20.09 and 12.27 is: 16.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.59 : 20.09 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.59/20.09 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.59x = 20.09 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.59x = 246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.50/14.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.90

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