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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.65, 20.22 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.65, 20.22 and 8.18 is: 11.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.65 : 20.22 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.65/20.22 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.65x = 20.22 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.65x = 165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165.45/14.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.29

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