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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 22.05 and 13.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 22.05 and 13.91 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 22.05 = 13.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/22.05 = 13.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 22.05 × 13.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.61/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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