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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 20.54 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 20.54 and 14.12 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 20.54 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/20.54 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 20.54 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.07/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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