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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 20.48 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 20.48 and 12.80 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 20.48 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/20.48 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 20.48 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262.14/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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