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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.58, 22.01 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.58, 22.01 and 13.91 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.58 : 22.01 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.58/22.01 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.58x = 22.01 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.58x = 305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.98/14.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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