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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.16 and 10.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.16 and 10.72 is: 16.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.16 = 10.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.16 = 10.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.16 × 10.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.56/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.05

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