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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 20.58 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 20.58 and 12.18 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 20.58 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/20.58 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 20.58 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.66/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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