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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.84, 22.29 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.84, 22.29 and 13.10 is: 19.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.84 : 22.29 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.84/22.29 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.84x = 22.29 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.84x = 292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.00/14.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.68

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