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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 22.08 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 22.08 and 14.22 is: 21.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 22.08 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/22.08 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 22.08 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.91/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.41

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