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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.96, 20.65 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.96, 20.65 and 13.57 is: 18.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.96 : 20.65 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.96/20.65 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.96x = 20.65 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.96x = 280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.22/14.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.73

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