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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.26 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.26 and 13.97 is: 20.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.26 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.26 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.26 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.86/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.83

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