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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 19.99 and 14.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 19.99 and 14.56 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 19.99 = 14.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/19.99 = 14.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 19.99 × 14.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.05/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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