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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 20.46 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 20.46 and 13.80 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 20.46 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/20.46 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 20.46 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.48/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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