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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 20.53 and 10.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 20.53 and 10.02 is: 13.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 20.53 = 10.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/20.53 = 10.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 20.53 × 10.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.77/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.83

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