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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.85, 20.63 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.85, 20.63 and 14.34 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.85 : 20.63 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.85/20.63 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.85x = 20.63 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.85x = 295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.76/14.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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