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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.22 and 7.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.22 and 7.18 is: 10.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.22 = 7.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.22 = 7.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.22 × 7.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.54/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.78

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