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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.80 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.80 and 14.18 is: 19.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.80 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.80 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.80 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.69/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.43

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