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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 22.06 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 22.06 and 13.50 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 22.06 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/22.06 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 22.06 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.78/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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