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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 20.27 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 20.27 and 12.37 is: 17.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 20.27 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/20.27 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 20.27 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.68/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.10

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