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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.17 and 9.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.17 and 9.09 is: 13.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.17 = 9.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.17 = 9.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.17 × 9.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.53/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.62

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