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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.66, 22.00 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.66, 22.00 and 12.19 is: 18.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.66 : 22.00 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.66/22.00 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.66x = 22.00 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.66x = 268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.31/14.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.30

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