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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.52 and 13.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.52 and 13.32 is: 18.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.52 = 13.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.52 = 13.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.52 × 13.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273.33/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.29

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