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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.91, 20.69 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.91, 20.69 and 14.07 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.91 : 20.69 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.91/20.69 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.91x = 20.69 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.91x = 291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.04/14.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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