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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.37 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.37 and 13.76 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.37 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.37 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.37 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 307.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.79/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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