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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.63 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.63 and 12.93 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.63 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.63 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.63 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.68/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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