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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 20.48 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 20.48 and 10.73 is: 14.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 20.48 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/20.48 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 20.48 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219.59/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.81

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