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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 20.04 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 20.04 and 13.73 is: 18.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 20.04 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/20.04 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 20.04 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.15/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.99

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