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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 22.02 and 13.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 22.02 and 13.71 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 22.02 = 13.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/22.02 = 13.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 22.02 × 13.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.89/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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