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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.54 and 13.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.54 and 13.95 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.54 = 13.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.54 = 13.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.54 × 13.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.46/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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