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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 21.92 and 7.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 21.92 and 7.78 is: 11.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 21.92 = 7.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/21.92 = 7.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 21.92 × 7.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.54/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.66

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