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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 22.19 and 8.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 22.19 and 8.78 is: 13.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 22.19 = 8.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/22.19 = 8.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 22.19 × 8.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.83/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.17

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