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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 22.12 and 12.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 22.12 and 12.66 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 22.12 = 12.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/22.12 = 12.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 22.12 × 12.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 280.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.00/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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