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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 19.87 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 19.87 and 9.22 is: 12.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 19.87 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/19.87 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 19.87 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183.25/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.73

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