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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 20.46 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 20.46 and 13.16 is: 18.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 20.46 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/20.46 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 20.46 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269.15/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.09

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