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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 22.41 and 13.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 22.41 and 13.30 is: 19.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 22.41 = 13.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/22.41 = 13.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 22.41 × 13.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.00/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.98

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