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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.89, 22.22 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.89, 22.22 and 13.88 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.89 : 22.22 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.89/22.22 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.89x = 22.22 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.89x = 308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.41/14.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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