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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 19.76 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 19.76 and 14.05 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 19.76 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/19.76 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 19.76 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.63/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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