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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 20.42 and 14.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 20.42 and 14.02 is: 19.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 20.42 = 14.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/20.42 = 14.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 20.42 × 14.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.29/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.34

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