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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 20.14 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 20.14 and 14.28 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 20.14 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/20.14 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 20.14 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.50/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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