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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.71, 20.33 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.71, 20.33 and 13.48 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.71 : 20.33 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.71/20.33 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.71x = 20.33 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.71x = 274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.05/14.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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