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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 20.39 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 20.39 and 13.04 is: 18.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 20.39 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/20.39 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 20.39 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.72/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.02

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