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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.96, 22.48 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.96, 22.48 and 13.20 is: 19.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.96 : 22.48 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.96/22.48 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.96x = 22.48 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.96x = 296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.74/14.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.84

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