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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.72, 22.15 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.72, 22.15 and 12.59 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.72 : 22.15 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.72/22.15 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.72x = 22.15 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.72x = 278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.73/14.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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