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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 19.69 and 14.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 19.69 and 14.93 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 19.69 = 14.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/19.69 = 14.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 19.69 × 14.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.97/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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