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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.80, 22.32 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.80, 22.32 and 12.57 is: 18.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.80 : 22.32 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.80/22.32 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.80x = 22.32 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.80x = 280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.50/14.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.95

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