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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 20.21 and 14.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 20.21 and 14.30 is: 19.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 20.21 = 14.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/20.21 = 14.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 20.21 × 14.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.91/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.57

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