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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 20.24 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 20.24 and 13.08 is: 17.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 20.24 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/20.24 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 20.24 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.74/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.99

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