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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.30 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.30 and 12.70 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.30 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.30 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.30 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283.21/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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