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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.76, 22.15 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.76, 22.15 and 11.91 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.76 : 22.15 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.76/22.15 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.76x = 22.15 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.76x = 263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.75/14.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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