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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 20.27 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 20.27 and 12.27 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 20.27 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/20.27 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 20.27 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.65/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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