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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 22.10 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 22.10 and 11.13 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 22.10 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/22.10 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 22.10 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.92/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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