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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.54, 20.14 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.54, 20.14 and 14.27 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.54 : 20.14 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.54/20.14 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.54x = 20.14 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.54x = 287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.41/14.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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