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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.79, 22.22 and 9.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.79, 22.22 and 9.72 is: 14.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.79 : 22.22 = 9.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.79/22.22 = 9.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.79x = 22.22 × 9.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.79x = 215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215.93/14.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.60

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