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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 20.07 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 20.07 and 14.28 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 20.07 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/20.07 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 20.07 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.60/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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