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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 22.17 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 22.17 and 14.05 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.17 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.17 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.17 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.51/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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