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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 20.27 and 14.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 20.27 and 14.24 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 20.27 = 14.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/20.27 = 14.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 20.27 × 14.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.73/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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