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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 21.86 and 13.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 21.86 and 13.24 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 21.86 = 13.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/21.86 = 13.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 21.86 × 13.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.43/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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