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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 20.20 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 20.20 and 14.26 is: 19.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 20.20 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/20.20 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 20.20 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.05/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.76

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