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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 20.38 and 14.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 20.38 and 14.83 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 20.38 = 14.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/20.38 = 14.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 20.38 × 14.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.24/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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