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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 21.99 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 21.99 and 13.02 is: 19.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 21.99 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/21.99 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 21.99 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.31/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.48

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