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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 22.07 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.69, 22.07 and 11.35 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.69 : 22.07 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.69/22.07 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.69x = 22.07 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.69x = 250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.43/14.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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