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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.82, 22.14 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.82, 22.14 and 13.48 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.82 : 22.14 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.82/22.14 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.82x = 22.14 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.82x = 298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.45/14.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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