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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 20.48 and 13.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 20.48 and 13.07 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 20.48 = 13.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/20.48 = 13.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 20.48 × 13.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 267.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.67/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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