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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.18 and 13.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.18 and 13.45 is: 18.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.18 = 13.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.18 = 13.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.18 × 13.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.42/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.57

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