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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.56, 19.94 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.56, 19.94 and 14.48 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.56 : 19.94 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.56/19.94 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.56x = 19.94 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.56x = 288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.73/14.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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