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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.77, 20.31 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.77, 20.31 and 13.28 is: 18.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.77 : 20.31 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.77/20.31 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.77x = 20.31 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.77x = 269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.72/14.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.27

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