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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 20.45 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 20.45 and 9.96 is: 13.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 20.45 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/20.45 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 20.45 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.68/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.74

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