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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 20.49 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 20.49 and 14.52 is: 20.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 20.49 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/20.49 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 20.49 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.51/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.12

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