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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 20.12 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 20.12 and 14.28 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 20.12 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/20.12 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 20.12 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.31/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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