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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 22.12 and 11.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 22.12 and 11.90 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 22.12 = 11.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/22.12 = 11.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 22.12 × 11.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.23/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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