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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.60, 22.04 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.60, 22.04 and 14.60 is: 22.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.60 : 22.04 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.60/22.04 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.60x = 22.04 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.60x = 321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.78/14.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.04

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