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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.87, 22.20 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.87, 22.20 and 13.57 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.87 : 22.20 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.87/22.20 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.87x = 22.20 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.87x = 301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.14/14.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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