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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.63, 22.03 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.63, 22.03 and 12.08 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.63 : 22.03 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.63/22.03 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.63x = 22.03 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.63x = 266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.15/14.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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