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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.95, 20.55 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.95, 20.55 and 12.89 is: 17.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.95 : 20.55 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.95/20.55 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.95x = 20.55 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.95x = 264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.99/14.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.72

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