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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 22.30 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 22.30 and 13.79 is: 20.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 22.30 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/22.30 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 22.30 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.54/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.62

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