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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.71, 22.04 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.71, 22.04 and 12.17 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.71 : 22.04 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.71/22.04 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.71x = 22.04 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.71x = 268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.23/14.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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