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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 20.22 and 10.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 20.22 and 10.36 is: 14.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 20.22 = 10.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/20.22 = 10.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 20.22 × 10.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.48/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.29

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