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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 20.30 and 13.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 20.30 and 13.61 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 20.30 = 13.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/20.30 = 13.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 20.30 × 13.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276.23/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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