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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.86, 22.26 and 13.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.86, 22.26 and 13.59 is: 20.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.86 : 22.26 = 13.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.86/22.26 = 13.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.86x = 22.26 × 13.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.86x = 302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.51/14.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.36

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