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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 20.48 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 20.48 and 13.44 is: 18.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 20.48 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/20.48 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 20.48 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.26/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.59

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