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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.98, 22.36 and 13.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.98, 22.36 and 13.06 is: 19.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.98 : 22.36 = 13.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.98/22.36 = 13.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.98x = 22.36 × 13.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.98x = 292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.02/14.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.49

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