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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.67, 22.05 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.67, 22.05 and 12.15 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.67 : 22.05 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.67/22.05 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.67x = 22.05 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.67x = 267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.91/14.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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