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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.93, 22.39 and 13.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.93, 22.39 and 13.03 is: 19.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.93 : 22.39 = 13.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.93/22.39 = 13.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.93x = 22.39 × 13.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.93x = 291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.74/14.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.54

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