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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.45, 19.93 and 11.22 is: 15.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.45 : 19.93 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.45/19.93 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.45x = 19.93 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.45x = 223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.61/14.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.48

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