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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 20.31 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 20.31 and 13.65 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 20.31 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/20.31 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 20.31 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 277.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.23/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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