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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.28 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.28 and 13.41 is: 20.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.28 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.28 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.28 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.81/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.00

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