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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.69 and 13.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.69 and 13.22 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.69 = 13.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.69 = 13.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.69 × 13.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 286.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.63/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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