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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.97, 22.39 and 13.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.97, 22.39 and 13.10 is: 19.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.97 : 22.39 = 13.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.97/22.39 = 13.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.97x = 22.39 × 13.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.97x = 293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.31/14.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.59

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