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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 21.93 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 21.93 and 11.22 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 21.93 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/21.93 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 21.93 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246.05/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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