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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 22.32 and 14.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 22.32 and 14.07 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 22.32 = 14.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/22.32 = 14.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 22.32 × 14.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314.04/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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