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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.24 and 13.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.24 and 13.70 is: 20.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.24 = 13.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.24 = 13.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.24 × 13.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.69/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.61

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