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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 22.01 and 5.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 22.01 and 5.66 is: 8.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 22.01 = 5.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/22.01 = 5.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 22.01 × 5.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124.58/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.49

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