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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.96, 22.33 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.96, 22.33 and 13.54 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.96 : 22.33 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.96/22.33 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.96x = 22.33 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.96x = 302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.26/14.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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