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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.88, 22.19 and 14.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.88, 22.19 and 14.38 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.88 : 22.19 = 14.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.88/22.19 = 14.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.88x = 22.19 × 14.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.88x = 318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.96/14.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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