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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 20.66 and 14.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 20.66 and 14.44 is: 20.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 20.66 = 14.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/20.66 = 14.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 20.66 × 14.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.33/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.04

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