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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.94, 22.29 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.94, 22.29 and 14.94 is: 22.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.94 : 22.29 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.94/22.29 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.94x = 22.29 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.94x = 333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.01/14.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.29

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