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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.99, 20.67 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.99, 20.67 and 12.27 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.99 : 20.67 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.99/20.67 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.99x = 20.67 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.99x = 253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253.62/14.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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