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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.75, 22.13 and 5.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.75, 22.13 and 5.25 is: 7.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.75 : 22.13 = 5.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.75/22.13 = 5.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.75x = 22.13 × 5.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.75x = 116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.18/14.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.88

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