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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.47, 19.98 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.47, 19.98 and 14.29 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.47 : 19.98 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.47/19.98 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.47x = 19.98 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.47x = 285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.46/14.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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