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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.65, 22.07 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.65, 22.07 and 13.42 is: 20.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.65 : 22.07 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.65/22.07 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.65x = 22.07 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.65x = 296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.12/14.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.22

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