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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.19 and 6.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.19 and 6.67 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.19 = 6.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.19 = 6.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.19 × 6.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147.97/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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