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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.68, 22.04 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.68, 22.04 and 12.16 is: 18.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.68 : 22.04 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.68/22.04 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.68x = 22.04 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.68x = 268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.01/14.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.26

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