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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.64 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.64 and 12.32 is: 17.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.64 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.64 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.64 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.28/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.02

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