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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.77, 22.19 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.77, 22.19 and 12.55 is: 18.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.77 : 22.19 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.77/22.19 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.77x = 22.19 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.77x = 278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.37/14.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.85

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