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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 20.02 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 20.02 and 13.73 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 20.02 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/20.02 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 20.02 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274.87/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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