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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 20.20 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 20.20 and 14.27 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 20.20 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/20.20 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 20.20 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.25/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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