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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.74, 20.36 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.74, 20.36 and 13.20 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.74 : 20.36 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.74/20.36 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.74x = 20.36 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.74x = 268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.75/14.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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