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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.77, 20.33 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.77, 20.33 and 13.87 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.77 : 20.33 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.77/20.33 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.77x = 20.33 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.77x = 281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.91/14.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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