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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.76 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.76 and 14.26 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.76 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.76 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.76 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.97/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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