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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 20.05 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 20.05 and 14.50 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 20.05 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/20.05 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 20.05 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.77/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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