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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.98, 22.45 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.98, 22.45 and 14.08 is: 21.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.98 : 22.45 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.98/22.45 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.98x = 22.45 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.98x = 316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.10/14.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.10

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