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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.71, 20.32 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.71, 20.32 and 14.33 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.71 : 20.32 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.71/20.32 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.71x = 20.32 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.71x = 291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.05/14.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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