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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.07 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.07 and 12.89 is: 19.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.07 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.07 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.07 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.31/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.24

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