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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.02, 19.36 and 8.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.02, 19.36 and 8.85 is: 12.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.02 : 19.36 = 8.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.02/19.36 = 8.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.02x = 19.36 × 8.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.02x = 171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171.36/14.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.22

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