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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 20.55 and 14.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 20.55 and 14.00 is: 19.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 20.55 = 14.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/20.55 = 14.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 20.55 × 14.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.60/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.35

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