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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 20.57 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 20.57 and 13.28 is: 18.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 20.57 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/20.57 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 20.57 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.00/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.33

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