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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 20.10 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 20.10 and 14.61 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 20.10 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/20.10 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 20.10 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.66/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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