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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.74, 22.12 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.74, 22.12 and 7.13 is: 10.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.74 : 22.12 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.74/22.12 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.74x = 22.12 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.74x = 157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157.68/14.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.70

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