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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 20.04 and 9.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 20.04 and 9.93 is: 13.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 20.04 = 9.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/20.04 = 9.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 20.04 × 9.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198.92/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.69

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