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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 20.49 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 20.49 and 14.34 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 20.49 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/20.49 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 20.49 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.83/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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