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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.08 and 13.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.08 and 13.44 is: 20.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.08 = 13.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.08 = 13.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.08 × 13.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 296.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.76/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.05

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