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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.20 and 14.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.20 and 14.42 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.20 = 14.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.20 = 14.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.20 × 14.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.12/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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