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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.77, 22.16 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.77, 22.16 and 12.54 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.77 : 22.16 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.77/22.16 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.77x = 22.16 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.77x = 278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.00/14.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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