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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 20.16 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 20.16 and 13.68 is: 18.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 20.16 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/20.16 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 20.16 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.79/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.76

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