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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.91, 20.58 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.91, 20.58 and 13.99 is: 19.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.91 : 20.58 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.91/20.58 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.91x = 20.58 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.91x = 287.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.91/14.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.31

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