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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 22.10 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 22.10 and 13.03 is: 19.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 22.10 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/22.10 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 22.10 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.96/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.52

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