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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.47, 19.84 and 14.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.47, 19.84 and 14.25 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.47 : 19.84 = 14.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.47/19.84 = 14.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.47x = 19.84 × 14.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.47x = 282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.72/14.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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