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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.19 and 13.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.19 and 13.46 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.19 = 13.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.19 = 13.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.19 × 13.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.61/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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