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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 19.99 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 19.99 and 14.38 is: 19.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 19.99 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/19.99 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 19.99 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.49/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.67

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