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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.55, 19.98 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.55, 19.98 and 13.26 is: 18.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.55 : 19.98 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.55/19.98 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.55x = 19.98 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.55x = 265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.01/14.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.22

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