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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 20.45 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 20.45 and 12.07 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 20.45 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/20.45 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 20.45 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.83/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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