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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 20.70 and 14.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 20.70 and 14.27 is: 19.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 20.70 = 14.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/20.70 = 14.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 20.70 × 14.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.29/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.73

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