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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 22.05 and 11.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 22.05 and 11.07 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 22.05 = 11.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/22.05 = 11.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 22.05 × 11.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.09/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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