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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 13.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.83, 22.25 and 13.35 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.83 : 22.25 = 13.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.83/22.25 = 13.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.83x = 22.25 × 13.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.83x = 297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.04/14.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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