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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 20.32 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 20.32 and 12.93 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 20.32 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/20.32 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 20.32 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.74/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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