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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 22.43 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 22.43 and 13.80 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.43 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.43 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.43 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309.47/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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