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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 19.49 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 19.49 and 13.70 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 19.49 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/19.49 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 19.49 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.99/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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