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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.12 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.12 and 13.84 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.12 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.12 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.12 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306.14/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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