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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 20.24 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 20.24 and 12.80 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 20.24 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/20.24 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 20.24 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.07/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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