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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.81, 22.10 and 13.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.81, 22.10 and 13.14 is: 19.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.81 : 22.10 = 13.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.81/22.10 = 13.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.81x = 22.10 × 13.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.81x = 290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290.30/14.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.60

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