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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 20.54 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 20.54 and 12.30 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 20.54 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/20.54 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 20.54 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.58/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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