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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.22, 21.44 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.22, 21.44 and 13.10 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.22 : 21.44 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.22/21.44 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.22x = 21.44 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.22x = 280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.79/14.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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