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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 20.63 and 10.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 20.63 and 10.08 is: 13.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 20.63 = 10.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/20.63 = 10.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 20.63 × 10.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.95/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.92

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