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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 20.33 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 20.33 and 10.06 is: 13.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 20.33 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/20.33 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 20.33 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.42/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.88

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