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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.78, 22.08 and 11.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.78, 22.08 and 11.78 is: 17.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.78 : 22.08 = 11.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.78/22.08 = 11.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.78x = 22.08 × 11.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.78x = 260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260.10/14.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.60

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