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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.71, 22.06 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.71, 22.06 and 11.33 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.71 : 22.06 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.71/22.06 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.71x = 22.06 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.71x = 250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250.02/14.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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