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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 22.13 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 22.13 and 14.52 is: 21.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 22.13 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/22.13 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 22.13 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.22/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.90

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