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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.49, 20.11 and 14.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.49, 20.11 and 14.29 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.49 : 20.11 = 14.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.49/20.11 = 14.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.49x = 20.11 × 14.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.49x = 287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.37/14.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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