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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.90, 22.50 and 14.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.90, 22.50 and 14.90 is: 22.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.90 : 22.50 = 14.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.90/22.50 = 14.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.90x = 22.50 × 14.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.90x = 335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.14/14.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.50

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