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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 20.04 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 20.04 and 12.54 is: 17.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 20.04 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/20.04 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 20.04 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.30/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.21

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