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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.62, 20.04 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.62, 20.04 and 14.50 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.62 : 20.04 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.62/20.04 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.62x = 20.04 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.62x = 290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.58/14.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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