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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 20.53 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 20.53 and 14.15 is: 19.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 20.53 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/20.53 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 20.53 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.50/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.62

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