Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.69, 22.03 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14.69, 22.03 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14.69 : 22.03 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14.69/22.03 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14.69x = 22.03 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14.69x = 88.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88.13/14.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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