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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 22.03 and 8.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 22.03 and 8.27 is: 12.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 22.03 = 8.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/22.03 = 8.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 22.03 × 8.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182.19/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.41

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