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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 20.21 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 20.21 and 13.46 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 20.21 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/20.21 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 20.21 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.86/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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