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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.61, 20.18 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.61, 20.18 and 14.49 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.61 : 20.18 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.61/20.18 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.61x = 20.18 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.61x = 292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.34/14.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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