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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.70, 22.05 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.70, 22.05 and 14.33 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.70 : 22.05 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.70/22.05 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.70x = 22.05 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.70x = 315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.98/14.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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