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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 19.88 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 19.88 and 14.55 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 19.88 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/19.88 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 19.88 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.25/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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