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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 22.04 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 22.04 and 11.30 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 22.04 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/22.04 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 22.04 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.05/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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