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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.99, 20.64 and 12.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.99, 20.64 and 12.68 is: 17.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.99 : 20.64 = 12.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.99/20.64 = 12.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.99x = 20.64 × 12.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.99x = 261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.65/14.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.46

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