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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.73, 22.06 and 12.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.73, 22.06 and 12.02 is: 18.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.73 : 22.06 = 12.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.73/22.06 = 12.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.73x = 22.06 × 12.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.73x = 265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.10/14.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.00

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