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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 20.07 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 20.07 and 14.06 is: 19.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 20.07 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/20.07 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 20.07 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.23/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.36

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