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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.48, 21.80 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.48, 21.80 and 13.24 is: 19.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.48 : 21.80 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.48/21.80 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.48x = 21.80 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.48x = 288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.51/14.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.93

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