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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.65, 20.15 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.65, 20.15 and 13.20 is: 18.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.65 : 20.15 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.65/20.15 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.65x = 20.15 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.65x = 265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.89/14.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.15

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