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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.92, 22.42 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.92, 22.42 and 13.90 is: 20.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.92 : 22.42 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.92/22.42 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.92x = 22.42 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.92x = 311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.64/14.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.89

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