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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 20.52 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 20.52 and 14.55 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 20.52 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/20.52 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 20.52 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.57/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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